Last Updated on June 16, 2014 by Babita
I know it is a bit unusual to visit a greenhouse, but that is exactly what we did for Father’s Day. I convinced my DH and my girls to check out Gasko Family Farm and Greenhouses in Monroe Twp, NJ. The farm is only few minutes away from our house. Even though we lived in this township for almost six years now we never visited this farm. Sometimes it is the place closest that you tend to overlook.
I used to hear about Gasko Family Farm from the ads on local radio. One of my friend swore by it and told me she got all her plants from there. Since we really did not have much planned for Father’s Day, I thought it would be great to visit this place.
My girls were not too happy and did not want to go because they thought it would be boring. Once we were inside however they went crazy. The Gasko Family Farm is the Sam’s Club version of nursery and greenhouse. It is huge!!! At first it was overwhelming. Since we were not there to make any purchase, I reminded everyone to just look around and I was able to reduce my stress level.
Soon the girls and my DH got comfortable and started looking around. There were rows upon rows with all kinds of flowers and plants. Both TEE and S were begging me to buy plants. I told them if I found something interesting, I would buy. I have to say I have never before seen this many varieties of plants, flowers, shrubs and trees before. For me personally I felt like I was in Flower Wonderland.
Like I mentioned before…this place is huge, yet I did not see anything out of place. Every flower plants, shrubs etc., were very neatly place and organized with proper signage for price.
While “S” here was posing with marigolds, I noticed the prices were not only reasonable but low. I found them cheaper than Walmart and Home Depot. Even the prices for pots were 50% lower compared to regular stores.
They also had tons of hanging baskets with different kinds of flowers. At first I thought the prices for these basket were expensive but then realized these baskets were over sized.
The one thing I wish they would have are employees to help out customers with their queries. I did not find any employee other than the one who were stocking up the plants.
Even though I went with the intention of only looking and not purchasing, I could not help buy some herbs. Off course TEE and S had to fight over who would pose with the herbs.
I personally wish I could have spent more time at this place. Since it was mid-afternoon and my girls were hungry we had to leave. I will be returning back. For all my local friends who would like to visit, make sure you carry tons of cash or check. They don’t accept credit or debit cards. Also if possible avoids going there during weekends, it is overcrowded.
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This is what we did on fathers day too. We are filling our front flower beds and my hub is more into it than I am..lol
We used to have a bunch of these around us.. they are all being put down because of lowes or home depot..
We have a greenhouse down the road owned by a Dutch family. I love going there. They always have great ideas for the garden.
Believe it or not, I have never visited a green house. I will have to see if there are any in my area, as I am sure the kids would love to go.
Wow, that looks like quite the operation, so much to choose from!
Greenhouses are such beautiful and peaceful places to observe the beauty of flowers and plants. I love all the photos you took.
What a big greenhouse! Quite impressive with all the different plants within 🙂
It is great to support small business. I wonder if they are “Monsanto-free” 🙂
Those flowers are beautiful. Especially those white ones in the third picture. That sounds like a fun day and I love that your girls ended up enjoying themselves.
What a great trip, I would love to visit there. I am trying to find a house now that has a green house so I can plant things all year long.
Glad the girls had fun! They are gorgeous! I would have had such a great time there because I love plants and flowers!
I would love to visit here! I am always looking for local places to buy plants from.
Sometimes unusual makes all the fun. I like taking my girls to fun learning trips.
What a beautiful green house – I used to love going to the local garden centre with my parents when I was a kid 🙂 x
I always get so excited at the possibilities when I see all those options!
I love going to places like this and always spend way too much money.Lovely pics :-).
All their flowers are beautiful! We have a nursery here that looks similar. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! That place looks amazing! I wish we had something like that close by!
what a beautiful farm and nursery. I could spend a while there picking out pretty plants
Wow! Look at all the flowers they have. What a nice selection! What a lovely way to spend Father’s Day!!